BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of semi-skilled building repair and maintenance work; and to do other work as required.

This class is distinguished from Building Maintenance Mechanic by the performance of semi-skilled work and from Senior Building Maintenance Worker in that the incumbent functions as part of a work crew rather than being independently responsible for building maintenance at an outlying administrative center.

* Checks buildings and equipment to locate needed repairs or maintenance; performs rough carpentry work in making and repairing wooden articles and structures; applies paint to equipment and building interiors and exteriors; maintains and repairs plumbing systems; cleans out sewer lines.

* Performs preventive maintenance on air conditioning, heating, and other mechanical equipment; services and repairs doors, gate locks, and latches; may occasionally do plastering, glazing, masonry, sheet metal roofing, tile setting, analysis and chemical treatment of water used in air-conditioning systems, and maintenance of steam heating systems.

* Assists in moving furniture and equipment; uses a variety of hand and power tools in performing work.

* May supervise trustee labor or individuals detained in Juvenile Hall in repair and maintenance work.

Experience: Two Years of experience performing semi-skilled building trades work in a non-manufacturing or non-assembly environment which included at least two of the following areas: carpentry, painting, plumbing, or electrical repair.

Knowledge of: Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical trades.

Ability to: Read and write English at the level necessary for successful job performance; follow oral and written directions; keep records.